A howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show.
Saint Paul, Minnesota (January 22, 2026) — The Ordway Center for Performing Arts is thrilled to present Kimberly Akimbo, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards®—including Best Musical—and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, February 24–March 1, 2026. Tickets are now available online or by contacting the ticket office at 651.224.4222. “A truly heartfelt and hilarious musical, I believe our audiences will fall in love with the show’s relatable and complex family dynamics, witty writing, and beautiful score, and the surprising adventure this story takes you on,” said Ordway President and CEO Chris Harrington. We’re proud to share this Tony Award-winning production in this moment, as it reminds us to find and savor moments of joy even when life feels uncertain, and it speaks to our shared humanity.” Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush… and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure. Named Best Musical by the Tony Awards, New York Drama Critics Circle, The Drama Desk Awards, The Lucille Lortel Awards and The Outer Critics Circle Awards, Kimberly Akimbo is also the winner of four additional Tony Awards: Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Score (David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori) and Best Book (David Lindsay-Abaire). With her win for Kimberly Akimbo, Jeanine Tesori made history as the first female composer to win two Tony Awards for Best Score. Kimberly Akimbo features scenic design by David Zinn, costume design by Sarah Laux, lighting design by Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, sound design by Kai Harada, projection design by Lucy MacKinnon, and wig, hair and make-up design by J. Jared Janas. The production’s Music Supervisor is Chris Fenwick and the Music Director is Ryan Edward Wise. Kimberly Akimbo features orchestrations by Tony Award nominee John Clancy, with additional orchestrations by Macy Schmidt. The Production Supervisor is Arabella Powell, the Production Stage Manager is Shawn Pennington, and casting is by The Telsey Office, Craig Burns, CSA. The North American Tour of Kimberly Akimbo is produced by David Stone, The Atlantic Theater Company, James L. Nederlander, LaChanze, John Gore, Patrick Catullo, and Aaron Glick. Kimberly Akimbo is part of the Ordway’s 2025–2026 Broadway at the Ordway series of seven powerhouse musicals, which also includes the upcoming hits Mrs. Doubtfire, Spamalot, and SIX. Special thanks to Broadway at the Ordway Series sponsor Old National Bank, and to the Minnesota State Arts Board for their major support of the Ordway.